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COMMUNITIES CON Published by the Clearwater Tribune in partnership with Clear Valley Business Connections (OW-CL Comen Guide 2015, BLCG 2006.07 Pp Layout AONE 1045 AM Page? Ay, Ne No 2/2) POSEN ee LCi We have STORE for eee lee ee) @ Only 8 Minutes from Clear Valley CD Cy BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2015 Ranone Thompson, Clearwater Travel Plaza Lisa Pridgeon - Clearwater Laser Etching Carol Halvorson, Clearwater Tax & Accounting OFFICERS - 2015 President - Pete Edmonson - Lake Central ins. Services VP - Ranone Thompson - Clearwater Travel Plaza Secretary - Andrea Zerwas - Clearwater Nova Care Treasurer - Eron Bordson - Clearwater Family Chiropractic CLEAR VALLEY BUSINESS CONNECTIONS The Clearwater Economic Development Corporation now known as Clear Valley Business Connections was incorporated in October of 1987 for the purpose of pro- moting the Clearwater area. The group has since expanded to include businesses of Clear Lake and the surrounding townships. The name of the organization was recently changed to more accurately reflect its net- working focus. Meeting Times: Quarterly Meetings, 2nd Thursday of the ‘month, 11:30 lunch, 12 noon - 1 p.m. meeting, CVBC Meeting Dates: July 16 (date change) - Annual Golf outing after meeting October & - Theme - to be determined We hope you will appreciate the enthusiasm that Clear Valley Business Connections has for the Clearwater/Clear Lake area and continue to show your support by patronizing local businesses. (COVER TOP) Kids line up in the Her Kiddie parade. (Blow lef) Face painting the Rejoice Lutheran ‘Church fall Festival. (Center) Square dancers ‘wirled their way around the parking area at the shopping center before the start of the Heritage Days parade. (Right) ‘The ring toss was popular with the kids at St. Luke's Fall Festival. (Photos by Ken Francis) THANK YOU ‘The Clearwater Tribune and CVBC would like to thank the Cities of Clearwater and Clear Lake for the information they provided (o this community guide. We apologize to any organization or event that was mistakenly not included. Please contact the ‘Tribune be added to our next guide. Arhune ~CVBC ‘The 2015 Clearwater/Clear Lake Communities Guide. (OW.CL Comm Guide 018.8406 200647 Pa Layout A005 1045 AM Pane Sq Special Features For alist of all advertisers please see our directory on pages 36, 37 and 38. Lee & Friends ~- Always in style Baseball is big with the youngsters .. Music finds a unique verme in Clearwater Township ....22 THE EASTER BUNNY WAS WAY BEHIND schedule, so it made a few adjustments last week to speed up its visit to Clearwater. (Submitted Photo.) Page 3 aad (CW.CL Comm Guid 018.8106 00647 Pa Layout A005 1045 AM Page sq From the Editor The Clearwater and Clear Lake communi ties, Clear Valley Business Connections and the Tribune staf present to you the 2015 (Clearwater Clear Lake Comminities Guide 11's very easy to gather content and informa: tion, repors our lead. salesperson in (Clearwater, Susan Nagorski, The merchants are s0 supportive of the Tribune advertising call -they want to bein the Guide thatthe financial support forthe editorial effort and printing-distrbution is there, longstanding, And we're proud ofthe communities forgiving us all the grea story ideas forthe Guide, such as Lee Frederickson, who is been in the hair business for 45 years Clear Lake and Clearwater, See Ken Francis” story on Lee and her business legacy inside this ‘There are few elements within a community more important than a long-standing business we fel Those who have been on the block for many years have provid ed services, hired people from within the community, paid heav et than usual commercial taxes and stid “yes” so often, when groups and organizations come around asking for contributor Yes, they are the fabric of the community ‘And Lee Frederickson should be recognized for that. Congratulations. We're proud of you and the countless noted (and uunnoted) things you've done forthe community. ‘There are not two commits in the sate who sprout more buschall players per capita than Clearwater and’ Clear Lake. Francis captures tht spirit in a second story about “the Field of Dreams” at Sportsman's Pak in Clearwater and Goenner Patk in Clear Lake, Now In Our Pt Ken has a third story in the guide about a Clearwater couple and their love for music and the people who perform it. Meet the and thei story about welcoming mus part ofthe countryside ‘which binds all Clear Lake and Clearwater view School - continues is tenovation into ‘facility to further meet the education needs of the community Staff Writer David Hannuta has handled coverage of Cleaeview School this year and wil do so with this piece forthe Guide St, Cloud School District continues to make plans on reere- ating Clearview to house seven and eighth grade Students inthe future, We'll keep you posted on that. ‘We marvel at the ability of the people within this community to join effors and crete the Clearwater Theatre Group, which regu- larly stages very well-done and welFattended productions atthe ‘Clearwater American Legion clubroom, Ws the spirit ofthe community these people capture, so look for: ward to their productions and get there for a pigs. ‘And finally. a shout-out to the members of Clear Valley Business ‘Connections, which meets quarterly t plan community activities ‘and promote local commerce ‘Their approximate 25 members are to be commended to their support and planning of important activities in Clear Lake and (Clearwater throughout the year We're appreciative ofthe work all members f our communities {do ~thank you for doing it. ili Pe Facebook Bringing you local news coverage, delvered fe of hare to Clearwater ind it surrounding communities, wit circulation of neary 5,000 The Clearwater Tribune {sa great way for local businesses to communicate with ‘their customers! We lok forward to serving your needs! 320-558-2037 + Fax: 763-263-8458 29 Sou Lae Si, i Lake 55309 chasatetntune nat a: Eatorestsneumetibane ret Page 4 ...The 2015 Clearwater/Clear Lake Communities Guide CVBC~ Arhune ® (CW.CL Comm uid 018.8406 200647 Pa Layout A005 1046 AM Pane 5 4 ClearValley BUSINESS CONNECTIONS —— =o “Bringing Clearwater, Clear Lake and surrounding area businesses, industries and organizations together to foster growth, understanding and support.” Clear Valley Business Connections meets quarterly over lunch hour at Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater. Any business owner in the area is encouraged to visit one of these meetings! Annual dues are $50 per business. + Past Music in the Park, Sponsor & Organizer + Informational quest speakers + Communication Between Local Business, Government & Civic Groups + Member Networking + Local Business Awareness & Available Community Resources * Members Only Business Directory 2015 Business Members American Heritage Bank Johnson Materials Annandale State Banke Keith's Kettle City of Clearwater Lake Central Insurance Clear Waters Outfitting Lynden Twp. Rep/Clearwater History Club Clearview Bye Clinic McDonald Meats Clearwater American Legion NovaCare Clearwater Family Chiropractic Clinic Now IT Connects, Ine. Clearwater Laser Etching, LLC Parkway Auto Transport Clearwater Tribune Rejoice Lutheran Church Clearwater Tax & Accounting Royal Renovations Clearwater Travel Plaza ‘Snap Fitness Coborn’s St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Parle Eagle Trace Golf & Event Center ‘Sunset Ridge Ranch Franklin Outdoor Advertising ‘Travelers Country Club on the Mississippi Gray Potato Farm For information or the next a meeting location call: 320-558-2271 Facebook, or email: clearvalleybc@gmai Sere Ch Tatler Bines Connections rhe ~CVBC The 2015 Clearwater/Clear Lake Communities Guide... Page 5 | > [OW-Ct Comm uid 018.8100 200647 Pa Layout O05 1045 AM Pape 6 gp Area Church Directory CLEARWATER CHURCHES Clearwater United Methodist Church Pastor Ken Felska: 320-558-2581 PO. Box 82; 405 Main Street, Clearwater Sunday Taditional Worship - 10:30 a.m, wow forministry.com/usmnumetccumce Freedom Bible Church Old Clearwater Post Office Bldg. - 605 Lime Street 9:30am & 6pm Sundays - Bible Study; 10:45am Sundays - Warship Service; pm Wed - Bible Study Rejoice Lutheran Church -ELCA Pastors Scot Gjeve, Tim Lindhorst: 320-558-6851 PO. Box 307; 1155 Co. Rd, 75, Clearwater, MN 55320 Summer Sunday Worship: May 24 thru Aug 30 5:30 am. Blended Worship, 10:30 Fellowship Regular Sunday Worship (begins Sep. 6) 8:30 am. Traditional Worship, 9:35 am. Fellowship, Sunday School Adult Ed, Cappuccino Bible Study Q& Se High) 10:30 am. Contemporary Service ermal: Rejoice@rejoicelutheranchurch.org, \wow.rejocelutheranchurch.org St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Father Dennis Backer: 320-558-2124 17545 Huber Ave., N.W,, Clearwater Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-10 a.m, email: Officedchurchofstlukes.com worw:churchofstlukes.com Tri-County Alliance Church Pastor David Fogal 320-558-2750 £8464 160th St. N.W, Clearwater (Co. Rd. 104 & Hwy 24) Sunday Schoo! 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 am. \Wed. Bible Adventure (kids) 6-7:30p.m3 Wed. Youth (Gr. 6-8), 6-7:40p.m.; Wed, Youth (Gr.9-12) 7:20-9p.m. emaikteachurch@frontiernetnet webstcachurch.com Pastor: Father Dennis Backer Weekend Masses: Sat. Spm: Sun. 8 & 10am Daily Masses: Tues Fri, Bam; Sat, Sam eae Ee AP eee eu ecu) Page 6 ...The 2015 Clearwater/Clear Lake Communities Guide SILVER CREEK AREA CHURCHES: Faith Lutheran Church - LCMC Pastor James Telle: 763-878-2092 12449 Clementa Ave NW, Monticello 172 mile north of Lake Maria State Patk on Co. Rd. 111 Sunday worship are 6:30 traditional service and Iam. Celebration service. Sunday school is at 9:45a.m. from Sept May. Wednesday Worship 7 pam, June - August. email: fathlutheran@tds.net ‘wwwlutheran-faith.org Immanuel Lutheran Church of Silver Creek Pastor Rev. George W, Sagissor Il: 320:333-8636 11390 Elliot Avenue NAW, Maple Lake Worship: 10 a.m.; Sunday School and Bible Study: 11 a.m. Silver Creek Community Church Pastor Luke Bache: 320-963-5957, Co. Rd. 8 & Co, Ra. 143; Silver Creck Sunday Worship at 9 a.m, Sunday School begins at 10:30 am. email: SCCC@lakedaletinko ‘rwwailvercreckcommunitychurch.org CLEAR LAKE AREA CHURCHES Living Waters Church Rev. Mark Stahl: 320 292-0250 PO. Box 26, 7830 Church St, Clear Lake 55319 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Tuesday Night Young Adult 7 p.m. St. Marcus Catholic Church Rev. Virgil Helmin: 320-743-2481 £8701 Main Avenue, Clear Lake Mass: Saturdays at Spm Sundays: January - June: 8 a.m, July Reconcilation: Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. email: stmarcus@frontiernet.net ‘wwew.stmarcuschurch.com Dec: 10 a.m. CCC Lutheran Church A ® (CW-CL Comm Guide 2016.81.06 2006-67 Pg Layout AROS 1045 AM Page 7a, Trinity Lutheran Church- LCMS Rev. George W. Sagissor Ilr 320-333-8636 a fee a . Clear Lake - BS tol ule ura Sunday School & Adu Bible Class ‘bluish ‘will resume in September cubs ee Geno for kids & teens 5-18 Muscd pee eneey Camp professional Register Today! Corns pene pe sy Cras 0 PEE MEy Ey KIDS HAD A GREAT TIME competing in a 4-way Sa ern Essie] See as tug-of-war at the St. Luke's Fall Festival. (Photo by Ken Franc Did You Know: The Clearwater EDA serves its business community by: + Offering the Small Business RevolvingOafiProgram: @ $2,500 limit, prime + 2%, 36 months, collateral based loan + Offering growth incentive programs; residential, commercial lease rebate program; new businesses + Providing economic development information, such as a Housing Market Study and a Senior Living Market Study, to assist both new & existing businesses with their future expansion plans + Partnering with WCEDP, DEED, Positively MN and the Intative Foundation to offer even more financial tools to aid in their success + Keeping the communication lines open through business visits, and reports at the Glear Valley Business Connections quarterly meetings What can the Clearwater EDA do for you? Contact City Hall at 320-558-2428 to find out True ~CVBC ‘The 2015 Clearwater/Clear Lake Communities Guide... Page 7 @ @ (W-c. comm Gude 2015 BL 200847 Pp Layout AONE YOMSAM Pape LUNCH INCLUDED delicious pork chops, burgers and lots of conversation during the Rejolce Lutheran Church By fail esta. (Photos by Ken Francis) SENIOR ROYALTY Erv and Diane Stute waved tothe crowd during the Heritage Days parade. LOTS OF PEOPLE found THE CAR interesting SHOW drew lots “stuff” at of vintage vehi- Granny's Attic cles Saturday at the Rejoice during Heritage Lutheran Days,including a Church Fall 1930. Marquette Festival and 1931 Essex. Employee Owned + www.coborns.com every day eked EDR en Page 8 ...The 2015 Clearwater/Clear Lake Communities Guide CVBC~

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